Helpers--Carpenters pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,020 or more. The middle half of helpers--carpenters in Detroit earn between $37,080 and $53,020.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $53K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,480 | $3,457 | $19.94 |
| Median | $38,800 | $3,233 | $18.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,080 | $3,090 | $17.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,020 | $4,418 | $25.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Carpenters pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Helpers--carpenters in Detroit earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($43,730) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($44,050). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $43,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $41,480 | $38,800 | $31,720 | $53,020 | n/a |
| Michigan | $43,730 | $44,960 | $34,820 | $53,020 | 230 |
| United States | $44,050 | $43,780 | $31,660 | $57,670 | 21,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Carpenters salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $41,480, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $33,136 a year, or $2,761 a month and $1,274 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for helpers--carpenters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $41,480 buys what about $41,357 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Carpenters salary in nearby metro areas
- Cleveland, OH$43,350
- Dayton, OH$46,560
- Buffalo, NY$43,110
- Pittsburgh, PA$43,780
- Chicago, IL$49,300
- Cincinnati, OH$42,770
Highest-paying cities for helpers--carpenters
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,310).
- Los Angeles, CA$62,310
- San Francisco, CA$60,900
- Santa Cruz, CA$58,160
- Wenatchee, WA$52,960
- New Haven, CT$52,920
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Helpers--Carpenters salary in Detroit: questions
How much do helpers--carpenters make an hour in Detroit?
$19.94 an hour on average, and $18.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--carpenters salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--carpenters take-home pay in Detroit?
About $33,136 a year ($2,761 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,480. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do helpers--carpenters earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3012; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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